About Lost City Arts
Established in 1982 by owner James Elkind, Lost City Arts is recognized as a leading source of 20th century design and fine arts. The gallery specializes in collections of post-war American craft furniture with an emphasis on works by Harry Bertoia.
Featured Pieces
Hans Wegner Teak Valet Chair by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to their limits. Expert carving and joinery highlight the idiosyncratic nature of the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Free Edge Black Walnut Hanging Wall Cabinet, USA, 1965
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding example of Nakashima's distinctive hanging cabinets. It has an uncommon interior with several drawers as well as adjustable shelving. It's size alone is quite impressi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Walnut
Warren Platner Glass and Chrome Side Table for Knoll, USA, 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Platner collection by Knoll in 1962. The side table well demonstrates Platner's industrial materials married with the graceful organic design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Lelli "Mirage" Flush Ceiling Light for Arredoluce, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
A classic midcentury design by one of the great lighting designers. Acquired from the leftover inventory of the owner of a lighting store in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nell Blaine Black and White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Bent Sorensen Colorful Abstract Painting on Board, Denmark, 1990s
By Bent Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
Bent Sorensen is best known as a sculptor, but he started out as a painter. He met the group of Danish and international artists connected to the Galerie Denise René in Paris, circa ...
Category
1990s Danish Paintings
Materials
Wood
Bent Sorensen Bronze Abstract Sculpture, Denmark, 1970s
By Bent Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
Bent Sørensen is best known as a sculptor but started out as a painter. Around 1948 he met the group of Danish and international artists connected to the Galerie Denise René in Paris...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Paradiset" Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
"Paradiset" three-seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompagniet, NK, Sweden boasts an elegant and organic line, a strong feature of Swedish modern design. Wh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hardrill & Horstmann Counterpoise Articulating Desk Lamp, England, 1950s
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in New York, NY
An early version of the articulating desk lamp with the additional appeal of the attractive and functional counter balance.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Neal Small Plastic and Chrome Area Lamp, USA, 1966
By Neal Small
Located in New York, NY
Self taught designer and early plastics pioneer, Neal Small was dubbed as the “Prince of Plastics” by the New York Times. Small led a craze in the late 1960s for sculptural lighting ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sally Michel Avery Signed Oil on Canvas "Grazing Horses", 1989
By Sally Michel-Avery
Located in New York, NY
The close working relationship between Milton and Sally Avery (1902-2003) resulted in an "Avery Style" with it's highly abstracted figures, flattened forms and vivid colors. Michel's...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Harry Bertoia Maquette for the Fountain at the Philadelphia Civic Center, 1967
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
The actual fountain stood outside the Philadelphia Civic Center until 2000 when it was removed and kept in storage. It was recently acquired by the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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